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Volt is immediately hiring a Primary Heat Transport (PHT) System Design Engineer who is focused on the primary sodium heat transport system design as part of the Natrium sodium fast reactor. REMOTE position based out of Bellevue, WA. As a Primary Heat Transport (PHT) System Design Engineer you will: Act as a system design engineer for our client's advanced nuclear reactor projects or other highly technical projects. The successful candidate demonstrates in depth knowledge of fluid system design including knowledge of centrifugal pump and tube & shell heat exchanger operation. The PHT System Design Engineer will work as part of a high-performing team of engineers and scientists. This is estimated to be a long term contingent opportunity. Design of nuclear and industrial process systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design. Perform an array of analyses in support of design (thermal-hydraulic, structural, etc.) using a combination of hand calculation and software-based methods. Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards. Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system design. Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings. Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed. Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results. Generate design package for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications. Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc. Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports. Support design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are established and refined. The ideal candidate will have:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
• Fluid System design Experience
• Experience at an operating nuclear facility or nuclear supplier in a design engineer role
• Rotating equipment experience (pumps preferably)
• Demonstrated experience in the design of complex fluid system design and use of fluid simulation software.
• Previous experience with light water reactor nuclear steam supply system design is highly desired.
• Previous experience with centrifugal pump design and operation is highly desired.
• Previous experience with tube and shell heat exchange design and operation (particularly steam generators) is high desired.
• Previous experience writing design specifications for large capital equipment is highly desired.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.

Pay Rate: $60/per hour - $105/ per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required b law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Job ID : 434927